noun

countenance

countenance, facial expression, face, support

He had a calm and serious countenance.

He had a calm and serious countenance.

a/an ((adjective)) countenance a facial expression of a particular kind She had a sad countenance.

Synonyms: expression, face, look, mien

From Old French 'contenance' (bearing, behavior), from Latin 'continentia' (the way one holds oneself).

Think of how someone 'contains' their emotions, which is shown on their countenance (face).

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